Common Sense Media Review
By Regan McMahon
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kid-friendly guide gives info and relatable context.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
ALL ABOUT PENISES: A LEARNING ABOUT BODIES BOOK is true to its title. It describes the penis and scrotum, how they work, and how the testes, or testicles, in the scrotum make sperm -- "a very important job for grow-ups if they want to make a baby." "If a sperm and egg join, that's how a baby can continue to grow!" Although the text doesn't say how the sperm and egg get together, a note to parents and caregivers at the back of the book offers tips on discussing how babies are made when dealing with kids age 3 to 7. This back matter also touches on kids who are born intersex, masturbation, care of penises that have foreskins, and how talking openly with kids about their private parts and empowering them to be in control of their bodies can help prevent sexual abuse.
Is It Any Good?
This candid, informative look at the male sex organ is a great resource for young kids. All About Penises gives kids facts and a vocabulary to discuss body parts that sometimes seem to have a mind of their own. This book can help minimize surprises and give kids language to talk about their bodies and sexuality topics with a trusted adult without shame. Tyler Feder's simple illustrations go a long way toward putting young readers at ease and feeling that their private parts are a normal -- and special -- part of life and their body.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different situations in All About Penises. Have you ever noticed changes in your private parts when you come out of cold water?
What about penises were you curious about before you read this book? Did the book answer your questions?
Why is it important to talk to a trusted adult if someone touched you inappropriately?
Book Details
- Authors :
- Illustrator : Tyler Feder
- Genre : Body Awareness
- Topics : STEM
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Henry Holt
- Publication date : April 30, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 7
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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